Today in History, July 10: 1776 – After hearing the reading of the Declaration of Independence, jubilant New Yorkers, soldiers and civilians alike, rushed to Bowling Green and pulled down the large lead statue of King George III there. The statue was taken to Connecticut where it was melted down and made into guns and ammunition for use against the British.
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